Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 5 Player Activities - 2v2 Rapid Shooting

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Set Up and Rules:

1) Two teams of 2 with a GK

2) 10x15 yards (this rectangle should be approximately 10-15 yards from goal)

3) Each team plays for 45 seconds to 1 minute, then the teams switch roles

4) Coach plays in new ball

5) The defending team tries to get the ball back to the coach for a point

6) 60-90 second rest between games

Techniques:

1) Passing: Surface selection (inside/outside)

2) Receiving: Vision to go forward to score

3) Finishing: Surface selection

4) Individual defending: deny the shot

Tactics:

1) Attacking: Penetrate to score

2) Attacking: Create a 2v1

3) Defending: Pressure and cover

Variations:

1) Vary the size of the playing area

2) Allow the players to score outside the rectangle if it is a one-touch finish

3) Play 2v1